06 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1891
Page
1
Harrisburg reports the ongoing mystery of missing State Treasurer and ex-treasury officials. Livsey, Quay, and Boyer are absent with secrets touted as dangerous to reveal. Investigators press for accountability while political tensions rise between Republicans and Democrats.
The committee heard testimony from three bankers who stated no favors or campaign payments were tied to State depositories. A motion sought to call Auditor General McCamant and ex City Treasurer Bardsley to testify. The panel adjourned to reconvene in Philadelphia on September 17 with subsequent hearings in Harrisburg.
A Telegraph error caused William Livsey to be mislocated in Milwaukee. The Dispatch reports that Eugene Jones, Livsey’s son in law, signed the telegram and was mistaken for Livsey during inquiries. Interview notes reveal confusion over the Livesey residence sale and Livsey’s whereabouts, with later hints of a Grand Rapids link and Pittsburg trip.
Nashville Sept 5 Special. A bill introduced in the Senate would grant the Governor full authority to summon and mobilize forces for invasions and emergencies within the state. It allows calling sheriff and any number of citizens to aid. Refusal to respond could mean fines and imprisonment.
A public street horsewhipping left A H Lyon, a builder, with a terrible facial cut after Ed Smart, a young druggist, struck him with a lash. Smart had married a belle of the town two months earlier and pursued Lyon, whom he blamed for rumors about his wife.
Jer kowski and Schiff wholesale clothing dealers at 749 Broadway failed today. Sheriff seized the store as they confessed judgments for 18,614 on borrowed money and 15,521 to Bether Jerkowski plus 5,098 to Charles Baum. The firm, Marcus Jerkowski and John Schiff, did about 250,000 revenue yearly with assets around 60,000 to 70,000 in stock and accounts.
Colonel Elliott F. Shepard today guaranteed the Auditorium Hotel £25,600 for six months. The arrangement covers the largest suites and 15 bedrooms on the floor for himself and friends visiting the World’s Fair site in Chicago.
Washington reports that Chilean envoys Montt and Foster welcomed a cable recognizing the Junta as Chile’s government and pledging friendly relations. Lazcano, a partisan diplomat, will likely be recalled. Lazcano left his home for New York with his wife, heading toward Europe amid tensions with the United States over refugees aboard the Baltimore.
Cable dispatch from Lownpox dated September 5 reports Colonel North denying funding the Chile civil war while in Homburg. He acknowledges British merchant sympathies with the Congressionalists and notes shipping nitrate duties. he also states Colonel Worth favors the Congressionalists and wishes Balmaceda to be shot.
A dispatch received today at the Chilean Legation in this city from Santiago reports that the Provisional government situation remains unsettled with details pending.
A dynamite cartridge hidden in a sheaf caused a wheat threshing machine to explode at Daniel Browneller s farm near the city. William Mull was killed and several others injured as debris flew through the roof. An investigation found the boiler intact and no immediate clues to the culprit responsible for the act.
Edward O Rourke owner of the O Rourke Boiler Works killed himself by shooting at his foundry this morning. He had been at work when a boiler defect was believed to have caused a dangerous condition leading to his act. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible accident followed by suicide.
A report describes two men affected by a blast. one suffered serious injuries and was carried some distance. The other apparently recovered from the shock, but in a state of insanity used a revolver to end his imagined troubles.
San Francisco September 5 Special Judge Ogden Hoffman, the oldest U S Federal judge, rose to fame as counsel in the Ellen Jewett murder case in New York. His defense of Robinson provoked public anger and questions of ethics, shaping a contentious era in New York legal history. Later moving to California, Hoffman served as U S District Judge until his death, tracing roots to an old Knickerbocker family. A New York magazine runs an ad for a girls’ school principal once linked to Hoffman’s former wife.
Marblehead Mass September 5 Secretary of War Proctor arrives from Washington to inspect Western posts. He notes six Indian companies already organized with six more under way, each assigned to a regiment. The Fort Niobrara unit under Lieutenant Dravo earns praise for conduct and adaptability in English commanded service.
Sophie Guensgberg once sentenced to life at Schlusselberg on the Neva confessed to death by her own action using old scissors. The 1890 Paris angle tied to Nihilist plots, with mentions of General Seliverstoff and Padlewski, color a tale of tumult and peril.
Three Cincinnati men hired John Powadje, a Chippewa guide, for a river hunt near St. Marys River. A bald headed eagle swooped, snatched a baby from a hut, and dropped it ten feet. Powadje’s party killed the bird with rifles. the child’s fate remains uncertain as to cause of death. The squaw suffered a serious neck wound. The incident underscores dangers on frontier rivers and the eagle’s extraordinary size.
Charles R. Solomon financial secretary of the International Cigarmakers' Union in Newark is missing. Union trustees accuse him of embezzling 2283 of international funds drawn from the German Savings Bank for distribution among unions. He disappeared after the withdrawal and later sent a vague postal card instructing a sale of household effects. Police note he was active in organizing workers during the Thread Company strike and was previously trusted by the union.
New York Sept 5 Special says Timothy Hopkins may drop contesting the will of Mrs. Hopkins Searles. Reports claim Hopkins was summoned from New York to Methuen Mass for out of court settlement, but Russell Wilson says Hopkins left for Stockbird Mass and is staying with Judge Booth ally Mr Cheate. Wilson declines to confirm settlement chances.
At Asbury Park on Sept 5 visitors watched a fierce northeast wind form a waterspout near shore. The cone towered about 300 feet high and moved seaward, creating a foaming wake and a breaker that rolled for an hour after it vanished. One man narrowly escaped being hit.
Ottawa reports a conference among lawyers from opposing interests to end the Baie Des Chaleurs dispute. The new company will be incorporated under the Dominion act with a $180,000 deposit in Bank of Montreal for Sub-Contractor McFarlane’s claim and to cover court rewards in the ongoing civil suit.
In Clarksburg on Sept 5 a young man Riggs and a pretty companion sought shelter after fairhouse shortages. Minister Rev J M Worren married them on the spot in view of a crowd, amid cheers as they set off for home afterward.
The final sale of the large interest in H. W. Hartman and T. D. Gansein Union Drawn Steel Company was completed. The Zeonomite Society via trustee John Duss bought the stake, with a meeting naming Duss as President and Beegle and Wylie as Treasurer. The new firm plans expanded cold drawn steel manufacturing.
Springfield Sept 5 special report says J D Kurtz of Cleveland bought the East street reaper works for 300000 as a foundation for Central car works. The option expired with no payment or organization in Chicago and the plant will be offered again on Sept 14. Bonds held in Kentucky and New York cover 3,000,000 issued by Wil N Whiteley at 50 cents on the dollar.
In Toronto on September 5 Frank Bisch son of a local merchant was arrested at St George's Church while awaiting marriage to 16 year old Lou Rolls. The case centers on abduction allegations as the couple met in Toronto where Rolls studied, with the youth described as a heiress to a $25,000 future value upon reaching adulthood.
In San Francisco on September 5 an attachment was levied on the large L K L clothing establishment of M J Flavin & Co by the Lather Bank over an overdraft of 22000. The firm lists liabilities of 80000 with 35000 due to Eastern creditors and claims assets of 125000, asserting solvency.
At Beaver Pennsylvania on September five John Evans colored was fatally shot in the leg and abdomen by Dave Penny colored a Bridgewater resident. Penny says Evans knocked him down and attempted robbery prompting the shooting. They had been drinking together shortly before the incident and Penny was arrested and held on a charge of felonious kill.
At a public sale in Hamilton Townsend sold the Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works to Julius G. Wagner for 30000 dollars. Wagner plans to take possession after inventory verification and will continue manufacturing bridges.
Russell Harrison visits Fifth Avenue Hotel parlor 1 at 10 a m and meets Secretary Foster, with Collector Fassett nearby. The event sparks whispers of persecution as Fassett delays, later noting someone is with the visitor, while Morrison and Fassett observe in cautious exchange.
Louisville report states M Tabler was assigned today at Harrodsburg Kentucky with assets nominally 300000 and unknown liabilities. He travels to Birmingham and Kee Wichita and asserts property to meet obligations but faced pressure from smaller creditors demanding immediate payment.
The firm of Robert Moore & Co. appeals to creditors by riding a deed of trust to Carl Vieter of New York for 100000 dollars. Assets are 143000 with liabilities at 97000. The woolen cloth importer is one of the oldest well known firms in the trade.
The Sept 5 New York dispatch records exports of smeaket i of which ccasp and flape all consigned Breet epesie a noted at he. Senet was gold and.
The report notes redemption activity on September 5 with a total sum of 1,874,000 and interest earnings of 55,900 related to the 434 percent erante issue. The fragmentary text reflects a financial update from a historical market page.
Brabpool Sept 5 Special The police raided a poker room run by Joseph Bennett. The proprietor and several prominent citizens were captured along with several boys believed to be at work. Bennett was held on bail for his appearance in court.
Anamosa Cab dispatch reports Pinkerton agents arresting a young man on suspicion of involvement in the Canon City train robbery. The suspect admits crossing Crestong from Cata and says he worked for the McCoys, claiming to head toward Creed camp to prospect.
Creditors take charge of the affairs of James Graham at Down as the base details indicate. The action centers on asset control and ongoing administration of his obligations by the creditor group. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
In Wheeling on September 5 Edward Gleason, age 8, was set upon by five English mastiffs in an alley. He sustained injuries before police shot the dogs.
A daring ex convict burglarizes the Gray home in Dayton, abducts Ella Gray, and takes about 1500 in valuables and 75 in cash plus clothing. Motzel enters at night with tools, targets the room of his sweetheart, and flees after ransacking the house. The couple faces burglary charges.
Owser Bay Massachusetts September special report describes Mrs Etta Roberts famed wire cage medium proving her claim amid public doubt. The seance featured a wire cage under dim light as a spirit form appeared and disappeared while Dr T S Hodgson of Middleborough sealed a knot with a watch chain. The cage was examined afterward with the seal undamaged and the knot intact, confirming the test.
The Dispatch Directory outlines today’s issue structure with two main parts. It lists page allocations for features including music gossip theater miltary updates social notes sports gossip and electrical news among others.
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